Michael Schur Re-Ups with Universal Television

Emmy and Peabody Award winner Michael Schur has renewed his overall deal with Universal Television with a multiyear contract.

Schur is currently executive producer on two of NBC’s most popular comedies, The Good Place and Brooklyn Nine-Nine. He will also serve as an executive producer on the upcoming comedy Abby’s, which premieres March 28.

“There are very few people in this business who have been as instrumental to the success of both NBC and Universal Television as Mike Schur,” said George Cheeks and Paul Telegdy, co-chairmen of NBC Entertainment. “Mike is a comedy genius. His television resume is second to none and we couldn’t be more excited to see all of the projects he’ll be developing in the coming years ahead.”

“Mike Schur’s imprint on NBCUniversal can’t be overstated and, as of today, remains uninterrupted,” said Pearlena Igbokwe, president of Universal Television. “I could not be more happy or proud.”

“I’m thrilled to be staying at NBC/Universal TV, my home since 1998,” said Schur. “First, because my creative partnership with Pearlena, George, Paul, Tracey Pakosta and Lisa Katz has provided me with all the support and freedom and guidance a writer and showrunner could ever ask for. And second, because there’s a ton of stuff in my office, just like boxes of papers and decorative candles and junk, and it would be super annoying to have to move it all.”